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Phys.org / Devastating stellar storm seen on red dwarf star

A first ever detection of a coronal mass ejection from a small red dwarf could have big consequences for life on any nearby planets.

Nov 28, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Finding solutions to the global issue of sexual harassment in medicine

One-third of junior doctors have experienced sexual harassment and abuse (SHA) within their health care system.

Nov 29, 2025 in Medical economics
Medical Xpress / Possible therapeutic approach to treat diabetic nerve damage discovered

Nerve damage is one of the most common and burdensome complications of diabetes. Millions of patients worldwide suffer from pain, numbness, and restricted movement, largely because damaged nerve fibers do not regenerate sufficiently. ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Corral technique measures fragile quantum states in magnet-superconductor hybrids from afar

Hybrid materials made of magnets and superconductors give rise to fascinating quantum phenomena, which are so sensitive that it is crucial to measure them with minimal interference. Researchers at the University of Hamburg ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / Novel mRNA therapy curbs antibiotic-resistant infections in preclinical lung models

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have reported early success with a novel mRNA-based therapy designed to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Nov 26, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Growing human organs for medical implants: New method gives human stem cells an edge in chimeric embryos

Scientists have discovered a method of helping human stem cells thrive in an animal embryo—a key development in efforts to grow human organs in animals for medical transplants.

Nov 25, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / A taste of the sea: Comparing five edible seaweeds

Researchers at the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) and the University of Bremen have studied the nutritional value of five edible seaweed species, including some lesser-known algae, and examined their potential ...

Nov 28, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / 'Cognitive Legos' help the brain build complex behaviors

Artificial intelligence may write award-winning essays and diagnose disease with remarkable accuracy, but biological brains still hold the upper hand in at least one crucial domain: flexibility.

Nov 26, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / New study shows why some minds can't switch off at night

Australian researchers have found compelling evidence that insomnia may be linked to disruptions in the brain's natural 24-hour rhythm of mental activity, shedding light on why some people struggle to "switch off" at night.

Nov 26, 2025 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Lethal virus hits last rare blue macaws in Brazil wild

The only wild specimens of a rare blue parrot, which were recently returned to their natural habitat, have been diagnosed with an incurable, likely lethal virus, Brazil's government told AFP Thursday.

Nov 27, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Alternative sweetener sorbitol linked to liver disease

Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose (Splenda), or sugar alcohols are often seen as healthier alternatives to food with refined sugar (glucose). But that assumption is being challenged with new ...

Nov 25, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / Ultrafast UV-C laser pulses generated and detected using 2D materials

Scientists have developed a new platform for the generation and detection of ultrashort UV-C laser pulses on femtosecond timescales. This breakthrough could unlock new opportunities for transforming optical wireless communication ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Physics